I’d already been thinking about 2011 having just completed my annual review when I saw this update on Facebook,
At first funny, the message started to sink in.
As I reviewed 2010, it seemed like I’d experienced a lot of “oy” in the past twelve months. In the grand scheme of things, it wasn’t a bad year and I can easily come up with a detailed list of accomplishments.
It’s just that the feeling of “oy” followed by coulda-woulda-shoulda thinking was getting in the way of my creative process.
You may have already noticed that “oy” is not your most resourceful state!
What if you could shift your perspective from “oy” to JOY?
Grab a piece of paper and a pen. Make two columns, “More” and “Less.”
Start writing and keep at it as long as you can.
| More Joy | Less “Oy” |
| More rest | Less stress |
| More connection | Less networking |
| More satisfaction | Less comparison |
| More results | Less reasons |
| More profit | Less effort |
| More play | Less obsessing |
| More singing | Less complaining |
There’s no right answer.
There’s only a shift towards what you want more of in the coming year.
Life. Is. Simple.
Then you get in the way.
Over to you:
- Complete the exercise. Isn’t more joy worth it?
- Share your “mores” in the comments below.
More focus. More smiles. More action. More self love. 🙂
Oh yeah, that’s what I love to hear!
More awesome people like you Heidi 🙂
What a great strategy! I love how you took something you saw on Facebook and turned it into a lesson for yourself and others. For me, it’s more balance, more appreciation, more community.
Thanks for playing along Leanne! I also love that you want more community. My theme for 2011 is Connection, so looks like we’re on similar paths!
More Power, Freedom, Self expression and Peace of mind. (borowed)
But who does not want “More”
And maybe more time with my friend Sandi/
More time with friends. Definitely add to my list!
xoS
Sandi,
You have such a great sense of humor and fun style. I really love this kind of simple approach to life change because I need simplicity, not complexity. What a super simple but potentially powerful exercise.
Some mores (sounds like s’mores):
More love and appreciation
More connection
More healing
More fun
More space
Less oys:
Less stress
Less obsessing
There’s a start! Thanks for this fun exercise. I really loved it.
It DOES sound like s’mores and I’d love more s’mores in 2011!
Sandra, I love your writing. You often help me go deeper, taking me to places I need more of in my life. Thank you for that.
Love this post! and absolutely on the mark! We all do this don’t we? think we are following our joy and try too hard! thank you best post I have read today! Really!
Annie,
Sounds like you’ve had a few “oy” moments yourself! And yes, we all do it. But enough of that, and back to more JOY!
More Wag. Less Bark. Cool bumper sticker I’ve always loved…..
Catherine,
You must be psychic…my husband and I are looking for a dog!
More gratitude. More fun. More diligence. More ease. Less (or NO) self-recrimination
Yay for all the “mores” Lisa!